Weekly Update
Your Weekly Update
The Annual PW Salad Supper scheduled for Thursday, April 19th has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, May 16th at 6pm! The sign-up sheet is still located in the narthex.
Thank You
Thanks for all the prayers and cards while I was in the hospital and at home. I’m doing much better.
Eldon Haas
Join us in Sharing “Acts of Kindness”
We want to encourage church members to sacrifice a few dollars or a few minutes to perform an act of kindness for someone else and show them God’s love through that act. It can be as simple as buying a flower for a friend, paying for the next person in line at the drive through, or helping an elderly person scoop snow. Whatever it is, we want to know about it! We will set up a poster board with a mason jar drawn on it and cut out shapes to “fill up” the mason jar. Church members can write out their acts of kindness and place it on the jar. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can do so. Our goal is to fill it up with “Acts of Kindness.”
Spring Clean Up at FPC
Please mark your calendar for Spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 28th. Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:30 AM with work to begin at 9:00 AM. See you there!
ILCC Music Department
The Andrew Allen/Rachelle Gewecke recital will be held on Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm in the Estherville Campus Gymnasium. Free will donation with proceeds going to hurricane relief efforts by Friends of Puerto Rico.
Farmworker Awareness
Please donate your long-sleeved shirts to “Farmworker Awareness”! Long-sleeved shirts help protect farmworkers from pesticide exposure and heat-related illnesses. A drop box is located in the library.
Reforming (2nd)Service Ushers/Greeters Needed
We are in need of Ushers/Greeters for our 2nd Service. Responsibilities include distributing bulletins and greeting worshippers at the center sanctuary doors as well as taking a head count of worshippers (including praise and worship team and those in the nursery. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex. Sign up for one week or whatever works with your schedule.
Wednesday, April 18th
Meal: Potatoes & Ham
Meal Crew: Helpers Needed!
Adult Ed Classes
- Romans — Women’s Bible Study led by Rachelle Gewecke
- Explore the New Testament with the Great Courses
- The Gospels; a comparative look – led by Pastor Clint
The Gospels; a comparative look
Join us for a 3 week look at Matthew, Mark, Luke and John to explore what is the same and what is different about the 4 books we call the Gospels. This class will be a basic overview of the highlights and particulars of each Gospel and a look at how each one adds it’s unique perspective and voice to the overall story of Jesus. Class will be available Wednesday and Sunday. Taught by Pastor Clint
2018 Student Internship
We are excited to announce that we intend to offer another paid internship opportunity within our youth and family ministries this summer. This year’s internship will be held in partnership with the Lakeshore Center who will also be providing the intern’s housing and food for the entire internship. We would love for you to share this opportunity with any undergraduate or graduate student who you think might be interested. More information can be found on our website, including the application, at fpcspiritlake.org/internship/.
Couples Boundary Waters Trip
We are thrilled to invite married couples to consider participating in a 5-6 day canoe trip into the Boundary Waters this summer. The trip will provide the quiet, space, and freedom to reconnect with each other as well as fellowship with other couples in our congregation. The tentative start dates for the trip are either July 23rd or 24th. If you are interested in participating or have questions of any kind feel free to contact either Doug Stueven, John Knabe, or the church office.
Attention Sewers
The children’s and lap quilts are now in the fellowship hall and ready for completion. Please take them home and complete one or as many as you like. These quilts have been given in the past to CAASA, Dickinson County Public Health for the “New Moms” program, Lakes Regional Healthcare for the new babies, Gentiva Hospice and Accura Care Center. Please help with this project which provides warmth to many members of our community and beyond.
Ladies….of all ages:
Coffee break time every Thursday morning, 8:30 AM is at Lakes Regional Healthcare Coffee Shop. No agenda, just get together with friends and a little chit chat.
Questions: Call Lori Vicker at 515-249-6684.
- Lindsay who has been diagnosed with MS.
- LaVonne Jensen who is in ICU.
- Cory Krieger is battling cancer.
- Todd Schuelka having surgery at Mayo Clinic on Tuesday.
- John has breathing and health issues.
- Shannon Siefker recovering from hip surgery.
- Kathy Huitink beginning new infusion procedure.
- Kathy Nygaard continued chemo treatments.
- Jan Lange stage 1 breast cancer.
- Randy Cauthren kidney transplant needed.
- Jen Prentice recovering from surgeries.
- Kathryn Hansen recovering from pneumonia, influenza A and the flu.
- Mickey Arneson recovering from surgery.
- Eldon Haas recovering at home.
- Jocelyn Kitzinger recovering from elbow surgery.
- Carol Armstrong recovering at home.
- Mandy Roger, niece of Doug Stueven, having health issues.
- Melody Peyton started cancer treatments in Chicago
- Kevin in hospice.
- Bob Huls with stage 4 colon cancer.
Loved ones are kept on our prayer list for one month, unless otherwise requested.
Upcoming Meetings:
April 18th
- Weekly Prayer – 4:45pm
- Recharge – 5:30pm
- High School Youth Group – 6:45pm
- Adult Handbell Rehearsal – 7pm
- Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 8pm
April 19th
- Men’s Bible Study – 9am
- Act II at the High School office – 11:20am
- PW Salad Buffet Rescheduled for Wednesday, May 16th
April 22nd
- Reformed Worship Service – 8:50am
- Coffee and fellowship – 10am
- Sunday School – 10:15am
- Adult Ed Classes – 10:30am
- Reforming Worship Service – 11:15am
April 23rd
- PW Sewing – 9am
April 24th
- Tues Women’s Bible Study – 1:30pm
Reformed Worship Service ~ 8:50am
April 22nd
Organist – Phyllis Attema
Liturgist – Walter Mendenhall
Ushers – Roger & Karen Lahm and Doug & Jean Kies
Greeters – Kieth Tadlock & Marvin Stockdale
Video Taping – Milt Nolting
Soundbooth – Jackie Jenkins, Mike Reekers &
Tom Ditsworth
Nursery – Kyley Anderson
Coffee & Treats – Ron Jenkins, Edna VanderWolde & Jan Bowles
Reforming Worship Service ~ 11:15am
April 22nd
Praise Team – Kari Bruinsma, Carter Lambert & Adrie Stecker
Nursery – Milly & Claire Tillotson
Power Point – Logan Sill
Sound – Chris Sill
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First Presbyterian Church · 3501 Hill Ave · Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · USA